TaylorMade Spider GTX

Best-in-class - a measured MOI of 5330 g/cm2 (among the most forgiving putters for its size) with a 154g heavy stainless-steel back weight ring creating a deeper CG and a 194g 6061 aluminium top plate; extremely forgiving and consistent even on poor strikes, especially on long putts. Among the most forgiving mallets ever.

A standout - the firmer co-molded PureRoll 2 insert uses silver aluminium beams at a 45-degree angle to improve topspin across the face, a consistent forward roll. Among the better putters for distance control.

Built for stability, not shot-shaping - the 154g back weight ring creates a deeper center of gravity for less face rotation and enhanced stability, with three hosel options: single-bend, slant-neck and center-shafted. The deeper CG and face-balanced/center-shaft options make this one of the least workable, most stable Spiders.

Solid and firm - the new firmer co-molded PureRoll 2 insert is TPU urethane with silver aluminium beams, a positive, responsive strike. A solid, firmer feel than the softest Spiders - the urethane insert gives a connected strike.

A clean, muted note - the co-molded urethane insert dampens impact, a controlled acoustic. A clean, muted note, a touch firmer than the softest Spiders.

Clean and confident - the GTX returns to the True Path visual alignment of the Spider X with a short sightline, a large, stable head. A clean, alignment-friendly mallet, though a large head some find boxy.